Archive for February 13th, 2007

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Feb
2007

C-section Triple Threat

Many pregnant women believe that undergoing a cesarean section is a no risk surgery. Due to the increase in elective c-sections, health professionals are trying to create awareness about the risks that come with the procedure.

Women who undergo elective caesarean sections suffer more than three times the number of cardiac arrests, blood clots [...]

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Feb
2007

Mismatched Hearts Save Babies’ Lives

Due to the fact that infant hearts are so rare, doctors have gotten creative with the way that they approach the organ transplant.

Connor Geddes was 13 days old when surgeons gave him a new heart that didn’t match his blood type — deliberately.

Connor, now 11 months old and thriving, is one of several dozen [...]

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